Facial Features associated with BBS

Last reviewed 01/2018

Facial Features associated with BBS

  • patients with BBS do not always develop characteristic facial dysmorphism, common dysmorphic features include:
    • deep set eyes
    • hypertelorism
    • downward slanting palpebral fissures
    • flat nasal bridge
    • anteverted nares
    • prominent nasolabial folds
    • a long philtrum
    • thin upper lip
    • prominent forehead
    • early balding in males

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